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Chicken gizzard vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken gizzard and Foie gras?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Zinc, yet Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 348% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 5 times more Zinc than Foie gras. Chicken gizzard has 4.42mg of Zinc, while Foie gras has 0.92mg.
  • Foie gras contains less Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +380.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.8%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Selenium ~44µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +803.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.6%
Contains more WaterWater +83.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1535.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4750.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken gizzard Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Foie gras Opinion
Calories 154kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 30.39g 11.4g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 370mg 150mg Foie gras
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Foie gras
Calcium 17mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 179mg 138mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.161mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 4.42mg 0.92mg Chicken gizzard
Phosphorus 189mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 56mg 697mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 41.1µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 2.51mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 5µg 60µg Foie gras
Trans Fat 0.13g Foie gras
Choline 104.4mg Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 0.67g 14.45g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.84g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chicken gizzard
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.